How to travel from Limoges to Lille, France

The distance between Limoges and Lille is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Limoges to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans and then to Lille.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Lille

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Limoges and Lille is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Limoges and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Lille is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Nord. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Lille. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limoges and Lille. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Limoges and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Limoges and Lille. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Limoges to Lille. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Limoges to Lille typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Limoges (LIG) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL).

The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Limoges and Lille. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Lille

Transport options from Limoges to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 50m
€250($250)
every 20 mins882km (548 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
€185($185)
every 20 mins587km (365 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€170($170)
5 times a day953km (592 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly5h 45m
€245($245)
every 20 mins1,117km (694 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€110($110)
every 3 hours629km (391 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
8h 15m
€28($28)
once daily615km (382 miles)
Bus9h 15m
€35($35)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand610km (379 miles)

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Airports near Lille

The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Lille
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Lille
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Lille